McMonagle v Seagate Technology [2007] NIIT 5314_03 (20 August 2007)
The claimant failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that he had a disability within the meaning of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 during the relevant period, as the evidence showed significant improvement post-surgery, lack of substantial or long-term adverse effects, and unreliable testimony from the claimant.
- Citation
- [2007] NIIT 5314_03
- Parties
- Claimant: Adrian Paul McMonagle; Respondent: Seagate Technology; Respondent: Stephen Gallagher; Respondent: Michael Harper
- Jurisdiction
- Northern Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 20 August 2007
- Procedural Posture
- Industrial Tribunal Disability Discrimination / Pre Hearing Review
- Outcome
- Claim dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Definition of Disability, Burden of Proof, Medical Evidence, Reasonable Adjustments
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Parties
Adrian Paul McMonagle
Claimant
Seagate Technology
Respondent
Stephen Gallagher
Respondent
Michael Harper
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal Disability Discrimination / Pre Hearing Review
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant had a disability within the meaning of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 between 18 January 2002 and 20 June 2003
Ratio Decidendi
The claimant failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that he had a disability within the meaning of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 during the relevant period, as the evidence showed significant improvement post-surgery, lack of substantial or long-term adverse effects, and unreliable testimony from the claimant.
Court Disposition
Claim dismissed
Orders
- The claim for Disability Discrimination is dismissed.
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